IONA UNIVERSITY STEP 2025-2026 APPLICATION
The Iona University STEP Math and Science Academy (Academic Year: 2025-2026) will begin October 11, 2025. The program will run on alternate Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. untill May 16, 2026. Enrollment will not occur in January 2026. The program will feature rigorous academic support for the ongoing school terms. There is no cost associated with this application. Students are however accepted on a first come, first serve basis. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 19, 2025.
Student Name
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First Name
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Student Gender
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Student Address
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Student Email (Gmail Account)
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Student Date of Birth
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Have you ever been enrolled in a STEP program at an institution other than Iona University?
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If your answer is yes to the above question, when and where were you enrolled?
Is this your first time enrolling in STEP at Iona University?
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If answer is no to the above question, state the program and year last attended? (e.g. summer, 2023)
Student Ethnicity (Check All That Apply)
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Hispanic/Latino
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Please state student ethnicity if not listed above
The name of the school the student will be attending in September 2025.
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The address of the school the student will be attending in September 2025.
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Street Address
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The grade level the student will be entering in September 2025.
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Which math course will you be enrolled in during the 2025–2026 academic year? Note: Only the math courses listed below will be offered in the program. If your course is not listed, you may be placed in an alternate learning activity during the math segment.
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Pre-Algebra (7th Grade)
Pre-Algebra (8th Grade)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II/Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
Which science course will you be enrolled in during the 2025–2026 academic year?Note: Only the science courses listed below will be offered in the program. If your course is not listed, you may be placed in an alternate learning activity during the science segment.
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7th Grade General Science
8th Grade General Science
Living Environment / Biology
Earth Science
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
Biology
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
STEP offers two electives: Engineering and Technology. Please select only ONE elective below. Note: While we will do our best to honor your selection, elective courses will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This selection is used for planning purposes and does not guarantee placement.
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Engineering
Technology
As a requirement for enrollment in STEP, students are required to maintain an 80% grade point average in either math or science. What was the student's math score on the most recent (final report card of previous grade)?
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As a requirement for enrollment in STEP, students arerequired to maintain an 80% grade point average in either math or science. What was the student's science score on the most recent (final report card of previous grade)?
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Please upload student's final report card of previous grade.
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What is the student's future career choice?
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Medicine
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Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Psychology
Engineering
Social Work
Speech-Language Pathology
STEM Research
Veterinary Medicine
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IMPORTANT: ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT (NEW APPLICANTS ONLY). In accordance with updated interim guidance from the New York State Education Department (NYSED), eligibility for participation in the STEP program must now be determined solely based on indicators of economic disadvantage —without consideration of race, ethnicity, or minority status. Therefore, ALL new applicants as of Fall 2025 must provide one of the following forms of documentation to establish economic eligibility:
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Submit a letter or official document from your current school confirming that you receive free lunch. Email this document to STEP@iona.edu by September 19, 2025. Use the subject line: Student Name – Free Lunch (Example: John Doe – Free Lunch)
Submit the income page of your family’s most recent federal tax return (IRS Form 1040) to demonstrate that your household meets the income eligibility criteria established by New York State. You can review the official NYS income guidelines here: https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/income-eligibility-criteria-21-27.pdf . Email this document to STEP@iona.edu by September 19, 2025. Use the subject line: Student Name – 1040 (Example: John Doe – 1040)
I am a returning STEP student. I understand that, regardless of my race or ethnicity, I am not required to resubmit eligibility documentation such as a 1040 tax form or a free lunch verification letter.
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Parent/Guardian 1 Occupation
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PARENT CONSENT: I give permission for the student whose name is listed above, permisssion to participate in the 2025-2026 Iona University STEP Math and Science Academy.
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I grant permission to Iona University STEP to request academic records from my child's school, on my behalf as the parent, for the purpose of reviewing academic requirements for STEP.
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I authorize Iona University STEP and its representatives/partners to capture photographs/videos of my child for promotional purposes related to media publications.
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Parent/Guardian Medical Emergency Consent
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As the parent or legal guardian, I acknowledge that the Iona University campus does not provide a school nurse or designated medical facility (such as a sick bay) for the use of the STEP program. If my child becomes ill or requires medical attention during program hours, I understand that I will be contacted and must arrange to pick up my child as soon as possible. In the event of a medical emergency and I cannot be reached, I authorize STEP program staff to seek appropriate emergency medical care for my child, including transportation to the nearest hospital.
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